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Mini Beef Wellingtons

Mini Beef Wellingtons are delicious bite-sized appetizers featuring tender beef tenderloin wrapped in flaky puff pastry, coupled with a savory mushroom duxelles. These elegant treats make a perfect addition to any party or festive gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine British
Servings 4 People
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef tenderloin trimmed
  • 12 ounces mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 package (14 ounces) puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped mushrooms and cook until the moisture evaporates, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then let it cool.
  • While the mushroom mixture cools, season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned but still rare in the center. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about ⅛ inch thickness. Cut the pastry into 12 squares (approximately 4x4 inches).
  • Place a spoonful of the cooled mushroom mixture in the center of each pastry square, followed by a piece of the seared beef (about 1-2 inches long).
  • Fold the pastry over the beef and mushroom, sealing the edges by pinching and gently pressing down. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
  • Arrange the wrapped wellingtons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top of each pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden color when baked.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the mushroom mixture.
Make sure not to overcook the beef in the searing step, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
Mini Beef Wellingtons can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking; just adjust the baking time if cooking from frozen.